RBI coming up with new steps to expand UPI outreach
Mumbai, May 8 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday held a meeting with major stakeholders in the UPI ecosystem including banks, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), third party application providers and technology service providers during which potential strategies for further expanding
Stopped manufacturing, supply of additional Covishield doses, disclosed all side effects: Serum Institute
New Delhi, May 8 - As British-Swedish pharma giant AstraZeneca recalled its Covid-19 vaccine globally, Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) on Wednesday said it stopped the manufacturing and supply of additional doses of Covishield in December 2021.
S.Korean President’s jailed mother-in-law determined fit for parole
Seoul, May 8 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's mother-in-law, who has been serving a one-year prison term for forgery, is fit for parole, a Justice Ministry panel determined on Wednesday, two months ahead of the scheduled expiration of her term.
Resignation accepted by Centre, will not rejoin duty: IAS officer-turned-BJP’s Bathinda candidate
Chandigarh, May 8 - Former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu, the BJP's candidate from Punjab's Bathinda Lok Sabha constituency, on Wednesday said that her resignation had been accepted by the Central government and she would not rejoin duty as per the state government's
Brazil Football Confederation postpone 3 top-tier clubs’ matches following floods
New Delhi, May 8 - Following the devastating flood in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande Do Sul, three top-tier clubs-- Internacional, Gremio and Juventude-- had all requested the Brazilian Football Confederation to postpone their games for the next 20 days as they
Amit Shah slams Akhilesh Yadav for calling Jinnah ‘great’
Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh), May 8 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, slammed Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav for having called Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah a 'great' leader in the past.
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on PIL seeking regulation of deepfake technology
New Delhi, May 8 - The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning the unregulated use of deepfake technology in the country.
Von der Leyen warns of risk to democracy from attacks on politicians in Germany
Berlin, May 8 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Wednesday for decisive action to address attacks on politicians in Germany.
This was the toughest election of my life: Union Minister Rupala
Rajkot, May 8 - Union Minister Parshottam Rupala said on Wednesday in Rajkot that this was the toughest election of his life.
Excise policy case: SC to deliver its order on Kejriwal’s interim release on Friday
New Delhi, May 8 - The Supreme Court said it will pronounce its order on Friday on the interim bail plea of incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.
90 pc students clear Class 12 Board exam in Bengal
Kolkata, May 8 - West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Examination (WBCHSE) on Wednesday announced the results for the Class 12 Board examination and claimed that 90 per cent students passed the examination this year.
AstraZeneca recalls Covid vax: Risk-benefit currently against further use, say experts
New Delhi, May 8 - The risk-benefit of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine is currently against further use, said experts on Wednesday amid a report of a global recall of the jab by the British-Swedish pharma giant.
Hero MotoCorp posts 18 per cent rise in Q4 net profit, declares dividend of Rs 40 per share
New Delhi, May 8 - Two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday reported an 18.4 per cent increase in its standalone net profit at Rs 1,016 crore for the January-March quarter of 2023-24, on the back of robust sales and higher selling prices for
Punjab: Congress candidates Khaira, Gandhi file nominations
Chandigarh, May 8 - Congress' Punjab unit President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday accompanied two party candidates -- Sukhpal Singh Khaira and Dharamvir Gandhi -- as they filed their nominations for the Lok Sabha polls.
Youtuber Sanjyot Keer heads to Cannes; second Indian chef after Vikas Khanna to do so
Mumbai, May 8 - Chef Sanjyot Keer, who is known for his YouTube channel ‘Your Food Lab’, is heading to Cannes Film Festival. He will be the second Indian chef to walk the red carpet at Fest after Chef Vikas Khanna.
BMW earnings hit by model change, lower profits on e-auto sales
Munich, May 8 - German car manufacturer BMW made less profit in the first quarter despite a good run with expensive models and an increase in sales, the company reported on Wednesday.
IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav reveals the secret behind the ‘Supla’ shot
Mumbai, May 8 - Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav broke down the arsenal of batting shots he has deployed throughout his career when he scored an unbeaten 102 off 51 deliveries which propelled the struggling Mumbai Indians side to secure a seven-wicket victory
Over 1/3rd of Australians facing financial difficulties: Survey
Canberra, May 8 - More than one-third of Australians are finding it difficult to get by on their current incomes, a survey has found.
Opposition will put ‘Babri lock’ on Ram temple, warns Amit Shah
Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh), May 8 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, said that a 'Babri lock' will be put at the Ram temple in Ayodhya if the coalition of opposition parties comes to power.
Ukraine reports overnight Russian air attacks on energy system
Kiev, May 8 - Russia has once again attacked Ukraine's energy system from the air, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.